The US military conducted extensive bombing operations on Iran overnight, marking a significant escalation in the regional crisis. A fire erupted on a US-owned vessel in an Egyptian port after being targeted in a drone strike, the first such incident in the country during the ongoing tensions. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran issued a warning to the US, vowing retaliation for the strikes on numerous Iranian military sites.
Amidst these developments, Saudi Arabia collaborated with the US in carrying out joint strikes on Iranian proxies in Iraq, after previously abstaining from direct involvement in the conflict. Following an attack on one of its bases in Jordan, the US retaliated with a series of strikes targeting various military installations in Iran, including command centers, missile facilities, and coastal defenses.
Despite claims of successfully intercepting Iranian missiles, the US military reported engaging in a two-hour operation that resulted in significant damage to Iranian military assets. The conflict extended to other countries in the region, with reports of intercepted Iranian missiles in Jordan and a fatal strike in Kuwait. Talks between Iran and Oman are ongoing regarding the Strait of Hormuz, while Israeli forces conducted deadly attacks on Gaza.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran targeted strategic locations hosting US fighter jets, including the al-Azraq airbase in Jordan and the Ali al-Salem military base in Kuwait. The IRGC asserted its control over the sensitive Strait of Hormuz and issued warnings to countries supporting the US. The ongoing tensions have led to escalating military actions and threats of further retaliation from both sides.
